What is lock note in SAP PA-PM-PB - Position Budgeting and Control?

SAP Term: lock note

• Component: PA-PM-PB

• Component Name: Position Budgeting and Control

• Description: A flag for positions that should be either completely or partially locked for staff assignments.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A lock note is a document used in SAP Position Budgeting and Control (PA-PM-PB) to prevent changes to a position budget. It is used to protect the budget from any changes that could affect the accuracy of the budget. The lock note is created by the budget owner and can be used to lock the budget for a specific period of time. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To create a lock note, the budget owner must first select the position budget they wish to lock. Then, they must enter a start date and end date for the lock period. Finally, they must enter a reason for locking the budget and click “Save”. Once saved, the lock note will be active until the end date specified. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to remember that once a lock note is created, it cannot be changed or deleted. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all information entered into the lock note is accurate before saving it. Additionally, it is important to remember that any changes made to the position budget during the locked period will not be reflected in the budget until after the lock period has ended. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP Position Budgeting and Control (PA-PM-PB), please refer to SAP’s official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_POSITION_BUDGETING_AND_CONTROL/731/en-US